| If you are looking for a more hands-on method of self | | | | be comfortable for you. These batons open to their full |
| defense, or work in the security industry, you may be | | | | length with just a flick of the wrist. Fully extended |
| thinking about purchasing a baton. No two individuals' | | | | batons give you the ability to maintain your distance |
| self defense needs are the same, and batons make a | | | | from the assailant. Many styles have rubber grips or a |
| good choice for many. However, they're not for | | | | side handle to make the baton easier to handle and |
| everyone. They do require some knowledge and skill | | | | use, even in conditions such as in the rain where you |
| to use them correctly. Also, it helps if you have size or | | | | might otherwise lose your grip on the baton. |
| strength on your side. In its most basic form, a baton is | | | | To use a baton for self defense effectively, you may |
| a blunt stick that is used for self defense at close | | | | wish to watch a few self defense videos, if you don't |
| range. | | | | have any prior training in the use of a baton. Batons |
| Stun batons are one of the most popular types of | | | | are used not only for hitting the assailant, like a stick. |
| batons. These combine the blunt force of a baton with | | | | They can also be utilized to stabilize your fist, gain |
| the fast power of a stun gun to quickly bring an | | | | leverage on an assailant's fingers or wrist, or apply |
| attacker down. Stun batons have been seen as | | | | pressure to sensitive parts of the body. |
| all-in-one protection. The added benefit of the stun gun | | | | Batons are used by law enforcement officials, security |
| is affective against any type of attacker, no matter | | | | guards, and other around the world. Their impressive |
| how hard you hit him with the baton. Some also include | | | | appearance may even scare away an assailant while |
| additional features like a heavy-duty flashlight or | | | | allowing you to keep a safe distance. They are often |
| high-pitched personal alarm that can scare away | | | | chosen as a way to fight attackers who are hands-on, |
| attackers before they come close enough to do any | | | | as an alternative to punching, kicking, or other physical |
| harm. | | | | methods of fighting back. If you are confident in your |
| Most batons are expandable or telescoping, so they | | | | strength and want a more hands-on method of self |
| are a relatively small size until needed. This allows you | | | | defense than, for example, an alarm or pepper spray, |
| to carry them in a bag or on a belt loop, in a carrying | | | | then a baton may make a sensible choice for you. If |
| pouch or in a holster. Lightweight batons can be taken | | | | you are less sure of your strength, choose one with a |
| nearly everywhere with you. They come in a variety | | | | stun gun feature, so that your assailant will be disabled |
| of sizes so that you can choose a model that would | | | | no matter how hard you are able to fight back. |